Clinical Counselor at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Clinical Counselor

Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000860)

Job Summary

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation and/or behavioral health services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and/or case reviews.

Essential Functions

• Provide clinical assessment and therapy to patients diagnosed with cancer.

•Assist with ongoing administrative aspects of the study including documentation of the clinical contact (intake and progress notes) and communication with the research team regarding the patient.

• Assist with the research or clinical team’s responsibilities occasionally (e.g., data abstraction, data management).

• Attend weekly meetings pertaining to research and patients with the Principal Investigator and other team members

• Assist with research related activities (e.g., literature review, manuscript or presentation preparation, study start up documentation, hand outs).

• Interact with staff inside and outside the University and may include interpreting, explaining, issues and assistance with problems solving.

Physical Effort

•Provide clinical evaluation and therapy to patients diagnosed with cancer

•Assist with ongoing administrative aspects of the study including documentation of the clinical contact (intake and progress notes) and communication with the research team regarding the patient.

• Assist with the research or clinical team’s responsibilities occasionally (e.g., data abstraction, data management).

• Attend weekly meetings pertaining to research and patients with the Principal Investigator and other team members

• Assist with research related activities (e.g., literature review, manuscript or presentation preparation, study start up documentation, hand outs).

• Interact with staff inside and outside the University and may include interpreting, explaining, issues and assistance with problems solving

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Counselor

Job Family: Health Professionals

Job Sub Family: Behavioral & Mental Health

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable